Pre-Party Fun Times

Quinta Real Oaxaca

La Boda ❤️

Ceremony

Reception

Post-Party Fun Times

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Flights: ✈️

Rachel and OJ will be tracking flights to Oaxaca and will let everyone know the best time to purchase. There is typically a Delta/Aeromexico flight from Minneapolis to Mexico City to Oaxaca, and an American flight from Minneapolis to Dallas to Oaxaca. We recommend at least a one hour layover time for connecting flights. You can expect to pay $800-$900 per person round trip. Please please please reach out to us directly if you are worried about the budget and we will help. 💛

Taxi service: 🚕

We highly recommend taking a taxi instead of renting a vehicle. Oaxaca's city center is extremely walkable! Oaxaca International Airport has a taxi service. Simply walk up to the counter with the hotel address and pay there. Take your ticket outside and they will help you get your bags into a van!

Hotel Recommendation: 🏩

Our hotel block is at the Quinta Real (see below for address &amp; website information). This hotel is able to accommodate everyone and it is in a stellar location, right in the city center. The wedding will also be taking place at the Quinta Real, so we hope this is also the most accessible option for folks! The rooms are located steps away from the event space and pool. 😎 Our discounted rate for the hotel is made available by calling Luis Ramírez at +52 (951)-501-6100‬ Ext. 322. You can also email Luis at lramirez@quintareal.com. Please mention Rachel Werch And Oliver Evans Wedding when contacting :-). To dial the international area code, touch and hold the "0" key until the "+" appears, and then type the number. With this rate, rooms are $248/night. If you have any questions about any of this, please let us know! 😘

Helpful Spanish Phrases: 🗣️

Greetings:-Hola, buenos días. = Hi, good morning.-Buenas tardes. = Good afternoon.-Buenas noches. = Good evening.-Cómo estás? = How are you?-Qué tal? = What's up? Restaurants:-Me/nos gustaría pedir... = I/We would like to order...-Una mesa para cuatro personas, por favor. = A table for four people, please.-Tengo una reservación a nombre de (insert your name here) para dos personas. = I have a reservation under the name (insert your name here) for two people.-¿Aceptan tarjetas? = Do you take cards?-Te encargo la cuenta, por favor. = Can I get the check, please?-Con, sin, solo, todo = With, without, only/just, all/everything. For example, una café con leche de almendras = a coffee with almond milk. Taxis:-Quiero pedir un taxi, por favor = I want to order a taxi, please-¿Me puede llevar…?&nbsp;=&nbsp;Can you drive me to …?-¿Cuánto te debo? = What do I owe you?-Maletas grandes = large suitcases Other:-Por favor hable más despacio.= Please, speak slower.-¿Puede repetir, por favor? = Can you repeat that, please?-No entiendo, lo siento! = I do not understand, sorry! Farewells:-Adiós. = Goodbye.-Hasta luego. = See you later.-Hasta mañana. = See you tomorrow.-Nos vemos.&nbsp;= See you.-Buenos suerte. = Have good luck.

Travel

Restaurant Recommendations:

-<a href="http://www.eldestilado.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Destilado</a>; just go and thank us later. Reserve ahead of time to do their 6 or 9 course tasting menu (it's about $80-$120 per person). This was the best meal we have ever eaten. EVER! -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClK0P0lN_-s/?hl=es-la" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vorágine</a>; if you click on that link you can see us enjoying amazing Thai-Oaxacan fusion. Made-from-scratch noodle dishes and always-spinning vinyl records make this place top-tier. Almost everything was vegan, too! -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Boulenc.oax/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Boulenc</a>; a fantastic brunch spot with breakfast and lunch options. Lots of healthy options and vegan fare. They don't take reservations so we would recommend going early to beat the brunch rush. -<a href="https://www.facebook.com/mundoceiba/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfZS2ZsPYmEWfKGE6qHruzPoaWzuLaj_ceTWfxIluJMgXu8lg-vfj5d78unUtg2iEYE&amp;_rdr" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mundo Ceiba A.C.</a>; we stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall and it turned out to perfectly fit our vibe; it's a co-op that is making Oaxaca more bike-friendly by offering organic food and fresh cocktails. We went for breakfast but they're open all day! -<a href="https://www.instagram.com/lacosechaoaxaca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">La Cosecha Oaxaca</a>; another must-see. This organic farmers market offers many different local food vendors where you can try traditional dishes, as well as homemade kombucha. There are also artisanal goodies for sale!

Bar & Speakeasy Recommendations:

-<a href="https://selvaoaxaca.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Selva Cocktail Bar</a>; you like good cocktails and speakeasy vibes? Go here. It's a little tricky to find, but if you walk upstairs in the same building where the <a href="https://losdanzantesoaxaca.com.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Los Danzantes</a> restaurant is located, you will find it. -<a href="https://losamantes.com/#!mezcaleria-los-amantes/c14er" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Los Amantes Mezcalería</a>; this tiny bar is right off of the street and offers amazing cocktails and a cozy atmosphere. -<a href="https://www.vinovinyl.wine/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vino &amp; Vinyl</a>; this is a wine bar where you can pick a vinyl from the extensive collection to enjoy while you relax. The owner helped me pick the perfect deep-cut Beatles record when we went. There's beer and food options available, too! There are a BUNCH of small walk-up bars where you can stop in for a quick shot of mezcal or a cocktail. We recommend exploring anything that catches your eye!

We had the BEST day traveling with Gilberto &amp; Lupita. If you have a whole day and want to explore the areas surrounding Oaxaca, we would highly recommend booking this tour. It includes a fairly active hike, so be prepared with water and sunscreen if you go!

"Oaxacan Journey" with Gilberto & Lupita

Art & Culture Recommendations

<a href="https://mercado-20-de-noviembre.webnode.mx/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mercado 20 de Noviembre</a>; this expansive, covered marketplace is a great way to throw yourself into the culture of Oaxaca. There are plenty of food &amp; artisan vendors to keep you busy for hours of exploration! <a href="http://www.burropress.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">El Burro Print Gallery</a>; there are an abundance of art galleries in Oaxaca, but this is one that we really enjoyed. It's a great stop for affordable prints from local artists! <a href="https://www.mufi.org.mx/museo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museo De La Filatelia (MUFI)</a>; one wouldn't exactly expect the Oaxacan stamp museum to be worthwhile, but we were wrong. It's free to enter and had some really unique art instillations. <a href="https://www.inah.gob.mx/zonas/94-zona-arqueologica-de-monte-alban" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán</a>; we personally weren't able to make it out to this archaeological site, but it plays a really significant historical role for the local Zapotec people. It would be approximately a 30 minute taxi ride from the city center. There are SO many more art galleries/shops/museums/markets to see, so again we recommend walking around and exploring! ❤️ You really cannot go wrong!!!!!!!!!!!

Things to Do

Registry

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OJ & Rachel

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